THE government’s goal of achieving food security will depend on promoting entrereneurship in agriculture, according to Go Negosyo founder Jose Maria A. Concepcion III.
In a statement Sunday, Mr. Concepcion said the Private Sector Advisory Council presented various proposals to President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Dec. 9, which included programs to develop agricultural microenterpreneurs, to upskill workers, and to make the Philippines attractive for domestic and international investment.
“Micro, small, and medium enterprises provide more than 62% to jobs in the Philippines. Helping grow microentrepreneurs in the agriculture sector is a more challenging task than in the retail sector and to scale them up will need the participation of large companies,” Mr. Concepcion said. “We are not talking here of doleouts, but of a sustainable and inclusive way where both parties can benefit and prosper,” Mr. Concepcion said.
“Former Agriculture Secretary William D. Dar will join the KAL as an adviser to its agriculture program. Also being tapped for KAL are Local Government Secretary Benjamin C. Abalos, Jr. and Piddig, Ilocos Norte Mayor Eddie Guillen,” he added.
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